- Now residing in Berlin, Kapoor is a techno DJ and producer from Belfast, where he was a resident with the DSNT crew. Last year he set up a label, Four Sides, through which he released his debut EP, The Veil Of Thoughts. It was a promising first effort, and follow-up Persistence Of Vision is even better.
Like The Veil Of Thoughts, this EP comprises four chugging techno tracks, each anchored by a booming kick drum. But these are more subtle productions. "Vision" and "Selection," with their airy, string-like sustained tones, both have an exotic touch not often heard in techno. The longform "Vision" is a smooth, atmospheric cut, while "Selection" is a heads-down track, with jagged percussion and trippy flanging effects.
Stronger stuff is on the flip, and "Persist" counts as Kapoor's most potent track to date. A stripped-down and perfectly no-nonsense DJ tool, it packs a couple monochrome riffs that grind in and out of sync, as a sparse, metallic rattle gradually rises into the mix. Still, I'd say the best is saved for last. "Never Give Up" is a classy broken-beat cut, with cascading chords that sound both retro and futuristic. It should be interesting to see where Kapoor goes next.
TracklistA1 Vision
A2 Selection
B1 Persist
B2 Never Give Up